Microsoft Reserved VM Instance NC24 US East2 - 1 Year Subscription
Secure predictable, discounted pricing for Microsoft Azure NC24 virtual machines in the US East 2 region with a 1-year reserved instance subscription.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significantly lower rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the specified Azure region for your critical applications.
- Budget Predictability: Lock in pricing for 12 months, enabling more accurate financial planning and forecasting.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure your demanding workloads have access to the necessary NC24 instance resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for Microsoft Azure NC24 virtual machine instances in the US East 2 region. By committing to a reserved instance, you secure a discounted rate on compute capacity, ensuring cost savings and guaranteed availability for your Azure deployments.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute needs. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize these reserved instances to host demanding applications, development/testing environments, or critical business services, ensuring consistent performance and predictable operational expenses without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Reserved Compute Capacity: Guarantees access to NC24 VM instances in the US East 2 region for the duration of the commitment.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Offers substantial savings over on-demand pricing for consistent, long-term usage.
- 12-Month Commitment: Provides price predictability and budget control for a full year.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and services.
- Optimized for Performance: NC-series instances are designed for compute-intensive workloads like HPC and AI.
This reserved instance offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and reliable way to manage their Azure compute resources for demanding workloads.
What This Enables
Consistent High-Performance Computing
Enable teams to run demanding High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads without concern for fluctuating costs. Streamline complex simulations and data analysis by guaranteeing access to NC24 instance resources.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, dedicated compute clusters, research and development workloads
AI and Machine Learning Training
Automate the training of complex AI and machine learning models by securing dedicated GPU-accelerated compute capacity. Streamline development cycles and ensure timely model deployment with predictable resource availability.
data science platforms, deep learning frameworks, GPU-intensive applications, research environments
Predictable Application Hosting
Support critical business applications that require consistent compute power and availability. Ensure uninterrupted operations and predictable monthly costs for essential services.
business-critical applications, stable workloads, long-term hosting needs, production environments
Key Features
NC24 Instance Type
Access to powerful virtual machines optimized for compute-intensive tasks, including HPC, AI, and deep learning.
1-Year Reservation Term
Lock in pricing for 12 months, providing budget predictability and protection against potential price increases.
US East 2 Region
Guaranteed capacity in a specific Azure geographic region, crucial for latency-sensitive applications or data residency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
Capacity Assurance
Ensure that the compute resources you need are available when you need them in your chosen region.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing organizations often require significant compute power for simulations, CAD/CAM, and IoT data processing, making reserved instances ideal for predictable, high-demand workloads.
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms rely on complex modeling, risk analysis, and high-frequency trading platforms that demand consistent, high-performance computing resources, benefiting from reserved instance cost predictability.
Education & Research
Academic and research institutions frequently conduct large-scale simulations, data analysis, and AI model training, where reserved instances provide cost-effective access to essential compute power.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare and life sciences sectors utilize powerful computing for genomic sequencing, medical imaging analysis, and drug discovery simulations, requiring reliable and cost-optimized compute resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should use Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute needs are ideal candidates. This includes workloads that run continuously or for extended periods, such as production applications, development/testing environments, or high-performance computing tasks.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange your reservation for another instance type or region, or cancel it, subject to certain terms and conditions. This allows you to adapt to changing business needs.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.